A Better School Climate Begins Here
A positive school climate doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through holistic coordination and long-term commitment. Second Step® programs help schools build connected communities grounded in respect, safety, and shared goals so students feel valued, connected, and ready to learn.
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Supporting Positive School Climate with Schoolwide Human Skills Instruction
Human skills instruction has long been considered a tool for creating positive school and classroom climates, but what does that look like in high school? In this webinar, you’ll look at the importance of school climate for students and educators, explore the connection between schoolwide human skills instruction and positive school climate, and learn to apply human skills strategies to bolster school climate.
July 3, 2024
Webinar
School Leader
Webinar
School climate
Human skills
Implementation resources
Understanding Student Stress and How Schools Can Help
Learn the common signs of stress in kids and explore strategies for helping students manage school stress, such as improving school climate and getting peer support.
June 20, 2024
Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Emotion regulation
Human skills
Ways to Make Your Classroom More Accessible for All Learners
Learn how to create a supportive classroom by setting norms of respect, designing accessible spaces, and providing learning aids.
June 5, 2024
Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Collaboration
How to Build Students’ Sense of Belonging at School
Enhance students’ sense of belonging at school with human skills instruction and fostering self-identity, leading to better engagement and academic outcomes.
May 15, 2024
Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Empathy
Connectedness Holds the Key to Student Well-Being: Insights from the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Explore how school connectedness influences student well-being, and learn strategies from the CDC to enhance human skills development.
April 17, 2024
Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
Emotion regulation

Transform Your School Climate
We're dedicated to empowering schools to create positive climates and cultures where every student can thrive. Our research-based programs address critical issues such as chronic absenteeism, life skills development, and bullying prevention.
Guide
Educator
Guide
School climate
Absenteeism
Bullying prevention
Digital well-being
Human skills
